Malta national netball team

The Malta national netball team participates in International tournaments, representing the country of Malta. They are part of Netball Europe and are a full member of the International Netball Federation (INF).[1] They are also associate members of FENA (Federation of European Netball Associations). Malta achieved an International Ranking position in 2012.[2] As of 7 March 2018, they are currently ranked 37th in the INF World Rankings.[3] The Netball Association of Malta is located is located in Sliema, Malta.[4] The President is Ms. Sandra Farrugia, and the Secretary is Ms. Josianne Gatt.[5] Helga Turban is the head coach of the U21 side.[6]

Malta
INF ranking37
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The Malta Netball Association league is played every Sunday at Kirkop Complex. There are 3 divisions playing, 1st, 2nd and Under 21s.[7]

Malta participated in the World Youth Netball Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2013. They played against the following teams:

  • Northern Ireland
  • New Zealand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Bermuda

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In 2012, the U21 team competed in the Euro Championships, beating Northern Ireland 47-30. This was followed by a loss to England 65-22. Malta's Holly Robinson was voted the best player of the tournament.[9]

References
  1. Netball.org Archived 2013-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Netball Europe
  3. Netball.org
  4. Maltayp
  5. Noc Malta
  6. Times of Malta
  7. Malta Netball Association
  8. Malta Today
  9. Times of Malta

See also
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